Aesculap offers over 100 patterns of monopolar enabled handheld laparoscopic instruments. The Sovereign monopolar line of reusable scissors, forceps, graspers, and dissectors are designed to meet both the high performance expectations of surgeons and today’s rigorous reprocessing environment.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) recently announced an 18-month data analysis demonstrating that REALIZE® Adjustable Gastric Band (shown) patients who consistently utilized the company’s REALIZE mySUCCESS® Program lost significantly more weight compared to those who inconsistently used the program.

Smith & Nephew Inc (NYSE: SNN) (LSE: SN) Advanced Wound Management division, announces the U.S. launch of ACTICOAT™ Flex 3 and ACTICOAT™ Flex 7. According to the company, ACTICOAT Flex products have been designed to support physicians dealing with wounds and injuries at high risk of infection.

The Airseal System from Surgiquest, Inc. employs an invisible air barrier within the access port's 2 to 12 mm cannula housing that automatically self adjusts for constant and proper intra-abdominal pressure, using the company's Dynamic Pressure System (DPS 1000) unit.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. introduces the REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band-C, a new gastric band with a streamlined design that eases placement and has an expanded adjustment range that can accommodate larger patients. The REALIZE Band-C has the same clinically proven high-volume, low-pressure system as the original REALIZE Band, but offers additional features, including:
A 14 percent greater stoma adjustment range to accommodate larger patients.

The AnchorPort® from Surgiquest, Inc. is an abdominal entry product that can be used for peripheral applications or for single incision surgery.
Features of the AnchorPort® include:
5 mm optical tip trocars are precisely placed for safety, each employing an elastomeric technology to match cannula length to the thickness of each patient's abdominal wall.

Booth # 1000  The Steinberg Lap-Band® Introducer is designed to simplify the introduction of the Lap-Band® and minimize potential tissue damage. The guide is placed into a 10-mm port, which is then removed. This novel Introducer is then placed onto the guide and slid into the abdomen.

The Dale Bariatric Abdominal Binder is an all-elastic, latex-free post-op support that features paneled construction to prevent riding, roping and folding over. Evenly distributing compression to brace abdominal muscles, the binder now includes a new EasyGrip Strip™ which can be placed anywhere on the binder to secure drainage bulbs and tubing without pins or tape.

Karl Storz offers a full range of laparoscopic solutions for bariatric procedures and surgeries involving obese patients. In addition to gastric band retractors and large liver retractors, the company offers extended-length telescopes, trocars and access systems, as well as a selection of precision Clickline&reg instruments that provide comfortable handling to ensure proper positioning and functionality.

Booth # 624  The StrongArm Surgical Holder and Positioner is made up of rigid sections that can be adjusted to a virtually infinite number of positions. One use is to hold the liver during bariatric or GERD procedures. It securely holds a wide range of Nathanson hooks and is available with interchangeable instrument holders.

The REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band is a surgical implant for weight reduction and improvement in obesity-related health conditions in individuals suffering from morbid obesity. In a gastric band procedure with the REALIZE Band, a soft, adjustable silicone band is wrapped around the stomach to create two chambersa small upper stomach with a narrow opening to the lower stomach.

Peri-Strips Dry&reg is a strong and durable reinforcement material that provides enduring staple line support during bariatric surgery. Widely used and highly regarded for more than 10 years, Peri-Strips® products have a reputation for results and are efficient and effective in bariatric and cardiothoracic surgery.

Booth # 607  Automated Medical Products designed and developed the first Articulating Dissector to place a Lap Band&reg around the esophageal junction with the stomach. They introduced Nathanson Hooks Liver Retractors to the United States for use during laparoscopic procedures. Automated Medical offers the Iron Intern&reg retractor holder, available in a single and a double arm.